God Quote by Greg Boyle
““Teilhard de Chardin wrote that we must "trust in the slow work of God." Ours is a God who waits. Who are we not to? It takes what it takes for the great turnaround. Wait for it.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Talk on Faith and Patience, 2015
Patience is a divine virtue; trusting God’s timing requires humility and acceptance of slow progress toward transformation.
In simple terms: Trust God’s slow work.
Key Takeaway
Embrace patience.
Themes
faith
trust
patience
spiritual growth
Mood
hopeful
contemplative
Type
inspirational
spiritual
When to use this quote
- prayer
- long‑term projects
- personal growth
Key Concepts
theology
slow progress
divine timing
Questions to Reflect On
- What does patience look like in your life?
- How can you support others waiting for change?
A Different Perspective
Instant results often ignore deeper processes.
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